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Relationships

Want to become more forgiving? New study suggests getting married

Raise your hand if your tolerance for dirty dishes left in the sink has gone up. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

6 steps to hire the perfect sitter for your family

Finally ready for that date night? Here’s how to find the perfect babysitter your family will love.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

First-time dads and moms are getting older—but for different reasons

A new study shows the average age of first-time dads is up more than three years since the 1970s.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Honestly, my marriage wasn’t ready for a baby

Today I was sad. So I did what any other sane person would do: I dug my wedding dress out of the attic and wore it while I made dinner.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Boost your bond—how to stay connected to your spouse after you have kids

Date nights and saying thank you are a necessity.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The things I wish my husband knew I needed

I know you’re not a magician and you can’t always know what I need, so I promise to let you know what’s going on inside my head. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To my love—can you believe this life we’ve built?

We're in the world of parenting young children together. A crazy, magical world—one I'm so glad to share with you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The complicated art of getting my husband to complete the task

I know we’re both not perfect. I have some things to work on, but here’s one of yours.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Should New Parents Go To Couples’ Counseling?

An LCSW gives tips on the stresses new parents face and how counseling can help.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

The one thing you have to let go to keep your marriage strong

When people ask for advice from my same-sex marriage, this is what I say...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
couple walking together on boardwalk

Having this one discussion before baby arrives can help your relationship

The time to make big parenting decisions isn’t when you’re already sleep-deprived.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

A Letter To My Kids’ Babysitter

(For Whom I Now Declare My Undying Adoration)

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I can’t thank you enough: A love letter to my village

You offer me a space to be vulnerable and to feel safe. A place to be a mother, but also a full person outside of motherhood.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

New parents: Stop feeling guilty about fighting—it’s normal

New research shows there is reason for your shorter fuse—but there are also ways to reduce the tension.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear husband: Thank you for having faith in me

Even when I didn’t always have faith in myself. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Babies don’t make in-law relationships easier—but they can make them better

Nothing makes you bond with your mother-in-law like love for a new baby. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Advice for the mama on a mission to build her village from the ground up

Friendship can be built one shared Target run at a time...

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Mom on a mission: I only have time for real, meaningful friendships

Mom on a mission: I only have time for real, meaningful friendships

There is no such thing as grudges—no one has time for that! 

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

My mom friends are my rocks—here are 5 essential qualities I look for

There is no one else, not even my adoring partner, who understands the emotional roller coaster that is daily life with small children.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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